SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 12Club Gaming Permits and Club Machine Permits
Cancellation and forfeiture
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1
Where the holder of a permit, or an officer of the holder of a permit, is convicted of an offence under this Act by or before a court in Great Britain, the court may order forfeiture of the permit.
2
Forfeiture under this paragraph shall be on such terms (which may include terms as to suspension) as may be specified by—
a
the court which orders forfeiture,
b
a court to which an appeal against the conviction, or against any order made on the conviction, has been or could be made, or
c
the High Court, if hearing proceedings relating to the conviction.
3
Subject to any express provision made under sub-paragraph (2), a permit shall cease to have effect on the making of a forfeiture order under sub-paragraph (1).
4
The terms on which a forfeiture order is made under this paragraph shall, in particular, include a requirement that the holder deliver to the licensing authority who issued the permit, within such time as the order may specify—
a
the permit, or
b
a statement explaining why it is not reasonably practicable to produce the permit.
5
As soon as is reasonably practicable after making an order for forfeiture under this paragraph the court shall notify the licensing authority who issued the permit.